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Troy, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36079

Pike County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,339
18/sq mi
$59,405
Median income
$177,100
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Troy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36079 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, home to 9,339 residents across 516.0 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36079 reports a modest median household income of $59,405 (3% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,044. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $177,100 for a typical home value (0% below the state average), with rent averaging $918 a month; 72.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36079, plus 6 more within Pike County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36079.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36079, Troy, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,339

Population

516.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36079?

38.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.5%
African American 30.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,405

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$33,044

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36079 ranks nationally

Troy, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,405 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,491

Total Housing Units

3,676

Occupied Units

815

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$177,100

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36079 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 143
2021 +6.8% 152
2022 +14.0% 174
2023 +0.4% 174
2024 +8.5% 189

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 142 business establishments in ZIP 36079, employing approximately 3,783 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,988,000.

142

Businesses

3,783

Employees

$228.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 20.4%
Construction 17 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 10 7.0%
Finance and insurance 10 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.6%
Manufacturing 7 4.9%
Wholesale trade 7 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 4.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36079 vs 36082 →

ZIP 36079 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36079 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36079 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36079 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36082 Troy, AL 1,667 4.4 mi
36035 Goshen, AL 1,913 7.3 mi
36034 Glenwood, AL 807 11.2 mi
36081 Troy, AL 15,267 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

36081 standard
Troy, AL
Pop: 15,267
36010 standard
Brundidge, AL
Pop: 4,677
36035 standard
Goshen, AL
Pop: 1,913
36082 standard
Troy, AL
Pop: 1,667
36005 standard
Banks, AL
Pop: 1,522
36034 standard
Glenwood, AL
Pop: 807

Related Areas

Pike County Troy, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36079 in? ▼
ZIP code 36079 (Troy) is located in Pike County, Alabama. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36079? ▼
ZIP code 36079 in Troy, AL has a population of 9,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36079? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36079 is $59,405, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36079? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36079 is $177,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36079? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36079 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36079? ▼
ZIP code 36079 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 3,783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36079? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36079 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36079? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36079 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36079? ▼
In ZIP code 36079, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36079? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36079 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36079? ▼
In ZIP code 36079, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36079? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36079 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.